How To Fix FRMLDLG147 - Enter an object category

FRMLDLG147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLDLG - RMS-FRM: Dialog Messages for Formula

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Enter an object category

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FRMLDLG147 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG147, which states "Enter an object category," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Form Management or when working with certain functionalities that require the specification of an object category. This error indicates that the system expects the user to provide a specific category for the object they are trying to create or manipulate, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered a required field for the object category in the relevant transaction or form.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the form or the object types in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the object category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Object Category: Ensure that you fill in the required field for the object category. Look for a dropdown or input field labeled "Object Category" and select or enter the appropriate value.
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